I Think Lefse is Lackluster, but I Love it Anyway
“I think we’re going to the Høstfest this weekend. What should we be sure to see?” The word came out “HOST-fest,” an easy giveaway that I was new in town. I asked the question to fill time but wasn’t prepared for the deluge of information that followed. At the time, I was volunteering as a […]
Family Child Care Provider of the Year 2024
Cheyenne Butler When my husband and I decided to start a family I was met with the demand of childcare. I decided to look into FCC and hit the ground running with all the necessary certification and qualifications. In the beginning it was trial and error month by month but eventually led to relationships with […]
It’s the Call to Duty: E-Sport MVP
Senior Airman Jacob Bass of the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron/S3O on Minot AFB takes his Call to Duty to another level. He and his team won the Call of Duty (COD) Eastern Regional E-Sports Invitation (EREI) tournament at Keesler AFB, Mississippi on May 3-4, 2024. For Team Minot’s E-sports Team, a team of four […]
The Eagle Scout Family Tradition Continues
Scouting brothers Dallin Chapman and Haydn Chapman worked diligently together to complete their community projects and reach the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout for the Scouting of America (previously known as Boy Scouts of America). Dallin, age 17, and Haydn , age 15, have been scouts since they were both 8 years old. The two […]
Free Search and Rescue Tour Saturday
Minot’s local search & rescue team have invited the community to visit and see how to save lives through Civil Air Patrol this coming Saturday 10 – noon at Avflight, 2400 N. Broadway in Minot, ND. Tours are planned to see the Civil Air Patrol’s aircraft and hear from members about Emergency Services provided, Aerospace […]
Minot Shrine To Dedicate POW/MIA Flag Memorial
For Shaun Lewellyn, President of the Minot Shrine Club, the idea of a dedicated flag memorial to POW/MIA veterans started about 9 months ago. Already to the east of the Minot Masonic Center in Minot located at 2524 Burdick Expressway East, are 3 flags that were just recently replaced. “We just put up new American, […]
Summer Photo Winners Announced!
Summer is practically over and the brief cool air of Autumn is blowing in. Before Winter hibernation ensues, let’s take a minute to reminisce about the not-so-far-past sensational Summer months! During Summer 2024, the Northern Sentry asked the Minot AFB Community to submit fun, silly, beautiful and/or glorious photos of residents enjoying the summer weather […]
B-52 Bombers Fly to and from Poland for Exercise with Six NATO Allies
Two B-52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., flew to and from Europe in recent days, taking part in a training mission along the way with more than two dozen fighters, tankers, and other assets from six other NATO allies over Poland, aimed at sharpening command and control in a contested environment. The strategic […]
How can you be a year-round suicide prevention advocate for your unit, peers, or family?
Join the Fight. Supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide can take time, energy, and effort. Self-care and knowing your limits are key to staying resilient while being there for others. Act Quickly #JoinYourFight#ConnectToProtect
A View From Our Standpoint, Planning the Next 3 Months
The balloon is kind of deflated folks. How’s that? We have returned from our 2 week excursion through Indiana and the Outer Banks. Sure, daily activities will keep us busy but nothing to the extent of 5,000 miles on the road through 12 different states. We’ll share our experiences with family and friends while trying […]
